Milliken hosts fishing derby at Ehrlich Lake

Kids are sure to be counting around Ehrlich Lake in Milliken on Saturday.

The town of Milliken is hosting its third annual fishing derby from 9 a.m.-noon at Ehrlich Lake in Colony Point, at Saddleback Street and Green Street.

Kids 14 and younger can participate in the free derby, which will give participants fishing-related prizes for the first fish, most fish and the biggest fish caught.

“This is a fun time for the kids,” said Veronica Olivas, administrative assistant for the Public Works Department for the town of Milliken. “Again, this is another event for the community in the fall.”

Olivas said last year about 30 kids fished in the derby. This year, they’re hoping for more.

Children are recommended to bring their own tackle, bait and pole with them, but if they don’t have a pole, one will be loaned out to them for the derby.

So bring your chair, a bottle of water, hat and sunscreen and get ready to cast off. The biggest fish in the lake is waiting for you.

From Greeley, take Colo. 60. Turn left on Alice Street and another left on Green Street. The road will dead end at the lake, between